FilmOne Distribution has signed a
distribution deal with 20 Century Fox.
This deal is the first of it's kind for the
American film producer and distributor. Under
this deal, all Fox productions will be directly
distributed to cinemas in Nigeria and Ghana.
FilmOne will commence this deal with the
release of "Independence Day: Resurgence" in
West Africa on July 1, 2016. Other films to be
released from this arrangement includes "Ice
Age: Collision Course" and "The Birth of a
Nation" from the Studio’s Fox Searchlight
Pictures division and Dreamworks Animation’s
"Trolls".
Group Chief Executive Officer and President of
Filmhouse Cinemas and FilmOne Distribution
Kene Mkparu said he was confident the
partnership would increase the numbers in
previous box office results.
“ Twentieth Century Fox have today made a bold
statement in showcasing their interest in the
growing African Film Market, of which the West
African region, particularly Nigeria has become a
major player", Mkparu said in a statement
"We have no doubt in our mind that this
partnership will not only surpass previous box
office results but with Fox’s diverse film slate it
will deepen and popularise the cinema-going
culture in naturally receptive and entertainment-
loving countries like Nigeria and Ghana ".
20 Century Fox is know for distributing films like
"Titanic, "Home Alone", "Fantastic Four"
amongst others.
Paul Higginson, Fox’s Executive Vice President
International Distribution (EMEA) expressed his
pleasure with working with FilmOne.
" Twentieth Century Fox has always sought out
new opportunities and the best distribution
partners in each territory with in-depth local
knowledge, and we feel that we’ve found the
perfect partner in FilmOne. We look forward to
working with FilmOne closely to get the best
results from all our titles ."
Moses Babatope, Chief Operations Officer and
EVP of FilmOne Distribution said in a statement
they would be marketing these films " with
innovative and engaging campaigns. ”
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